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RSS Feed for OSPI - Bulletins and MemosB081-18: Federal Procurement Threshold Changeshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B081-18
09/05/2018 11:40:00 AMOn June 20, 2018, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a Memorandum (M-18-18) to announce updates for procurements made under federal financial assistance awards.B084-18: Public Comment for the Washington State Social Studies K–12 Learning Standardshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B084-18
09/04/2018 04:40:00 PMThe purpose of this bulletin is to inform teachers, administrators, students, and other stakeholders of the opportunity to provide feedback on the drafts of the Washington State Social Studies K–12 Learning Standards for Social Studies, Civics, Economics, Geography, and History.B082-18: Grant Award Reporting and Processes for Federal and State Grants Received Through the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for Fiscal Year 2018–19http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B082-18
08/31/2018 10:00:00 AMThis bulletin sets forth the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018–19 grant payment processes, expenditure reporting, budget revision policy, and information about carryover funds and indirect costs for federal and state grant programs issued through the iGrants system (excluding the Child Nutrition programs administered in the Washington Integrated Nutrition System (WINS)).B080-18: 2018–19 State Accepted Quotes for School Bus Categorieshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B080-18
08/30/2018 11:45:00 AMThe school bus purchase prices available through the state quote system are established each year from competitive price quotes in each school bus category submitted by Washington school bus vendors.B083-18: 2018–19 School Year, Required Student Transportation Operationshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B083-18
08/29/2018 09:00:00 AMThis bulletin provides information for all required school district and educational service district (ESD) student transportation operations reports.B079-18: 2018–19 Parents Right-To-Know: Timely Notice of Limited State Certification and Licensure http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B079-18
08/14/2018 11:00:00 AMThis bulletin provides updated information regarding school year 2018–19 Title I, Part A–Parents Right-To-Know: Timely Notice of Limited State Certification and Licensure requirements for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) and schools, and references the Every Student Success Act (ESSA). B030-18: Addendum to Bulletin - Timeline Changes in the Calculation of Significant Disproportionality, Under IDEAhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B030-18
08/14/2018 11:00:00 AMOn June 29, 2017, the U.S. Department of Education postponed the implementation date for the significant disproportionality regulations (December 2016) from July 1, 2018 to July 1, 2020. This decision provided the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) with the timeline information to implement the updated significant disproportionality calculation mentioned in Bulletin 090-18, sent on April 19, 2018.B065-18: Addendum to Bulletin - 2018–19 Enrollment Reporting Handbookhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B065-18
08/08/2018 8:00:00 AMSince the publication of the 2018–19 Enrollment Reporting Handbook found at 2018–19 Enrollment Reporting website on July 9, 2018, a change was made.B076-18: Adult Care Institutions—Child and Adult Care Food Program Renewal Process for Federal Fiscal Year 2019http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B076-18
08/01/2018 03:15:00 PMThis bulletin provides instructions for Adult Care Institutions who wish to continue participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2019.B075-18: Family Day Care Home Sponsors Application Renewal Process for Federal Fiscal Year 2019http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B075-18
08/01/2018 02:45:00 PMThis bulletin provides instructions for Family Day Care Home Sponsors who wish to continue participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19).B074-18: Child Care Institutions—Child and Adult Care Food Program Renewal Process for Federal Fiscal Year 2019http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B074-18
08/01/2018 02:30:00 PMThis bulletin provides instructions for Child Care Institutions who wish to continue participating in the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for Federal Fiscal Year 2019.B070-18: Child and Adult Care Food Program: Family Day Care Home Application Materials, Federal Fiscal Year 2019http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B070-18
07/18/2018 08:00:00 AMThis bulletin provides information for the application process between Family Day Care Home (FDCH) Sponsors and new or renewing Day Care Home Providers for Federal Fiscal Year 2019.B069-18: National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs Application for 2018-19 School Year – Public School District/Private Schoolshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B069-18
07/16/2018 05:00:00 PMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Child Nutrition Services (CNS), is pleased to release the School Year 2018-19 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program (SBP) sponsor application materials for school year 2018-19.B071-18: National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs renewal for 2018-19 Program Year – Residential Child Care Institutionshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B071-18
07/16/2018 04:00:00 PMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Child Nutrition Services (CNS), is pleased to release the School Year 2018-19 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program (SBP) sponsor application materials for Residential Child Care Institutions (RCCIs).B068-18: Expectations for State-funded Full-day Kindergarten in Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) Schools and Programshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B068-18
07/11/2018 04:20:00 PMThis bulletin is to inform schools and districts of the requirements for providing full-day kindergarten via an Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) model.B055-18: Urgent Repair Grant iGrants Form Package 478http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B055-18
07/10/2018 04:00:00 PMThe 2018 Washington State Legislature appropriated $3 million in capital funding for Health & Safety Urgent Repair Grants (SSB6090 Section 5001).B054-18: Small Rural District Modernization Grant iGrants Form Package 856http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B054-18
07/10/2018 11:50:00 AM2018 Legislation (ESSB6095 Section 5008) provided $15,419,000 solely for grants to assist small, rural school districts with total enrollments of one thousand students or less with school facilities modernizations.B066-18: Use of Funds: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part Bhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B066-18
07/09/2018 03:45:00 PMThis bulletin informs Local Education Agencies (LEAs) of the requirements pertaining to the use of funds consistent with Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).B065-18: 2018–19 Enrollment Reporting Handbookhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B065-18
07/09/2018 12:45:00 PMThis bulletin provides notice that the updated 2018–19 Enrollment Reporting Handbook is available and is an attachment to this bulletin.B061-18: Direct Funding to Technical Colleges for High School Students for the 2018–19 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B061-18
07/03/2018 02:00:00 PMThis bulletin informs technical colleges of the requirements for receiving direct state funding for high school students enrolled under an interlocal agreement with a district.B060-18: Running Start Enrollment Reporting for the 2018–19 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B060-18
07/03/2018 02:00:00 PMThis bulletin provides instructions to community and technical colleges and to Central Washington University, Eastern Washington University, Evergreen State College, Northwest Indian College, Spokane Tribal College, and Washington State University, if participating, for reporting high school students enrolled under the Running Start program (RCW 28A.600.300 through 28A.600.400 ).B059-18: Institutional Enrollment Reporting for the 2018–19 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B059-18
07/03/2018 02:00:00 PMThis bulletin provides instructions for reporting student enrollment in the following institutional education programs:B067-18: Best Practices for Serving Students in Out-of-Home Care (ESHB 2684) http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B067-18
06/29/2018 11:00:00 AMGovernor Inslee signed House Bill 2684 (2018) Session Law which defines best practices for the process and people involved in best interest determination of students in out-of-home care. The bill goes into effect on September 1. B049-18: Federal Transferability Information for School Year 2018–19http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B049-18
06/28/2018 00:00:00 AMTitle V Section 5103 of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) permits a local educational agency (LEA) to transfer up to 100 percent of Title II, Part A and Title IV, Part A formula funds into other allowable federal Title programs. B063-18: Teacher and Principal Evaluation and Growth Program Updateshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B063-18
06/28/2018 10:50:00 AMThis bulletin provides school districts current information to support statewide educator evaluation implementation, including:...B056-18: STEM Classroom and Lab Grant - iGrants Form Package 855http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B056-18
06/27/2018 00:00:00 AMThe 2018 Washington State Legislature appropriated $10 million in capital funding for STEM Capital Grants (SSB6090 Section 5005).B053-18: ADA Equal Access Grant - iGrants Form Package 815 http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B053-18
06/27/2018 00:00:00 AMThe 2018 Washington State Legislature appropriated $1 million in capital funding for ADA Access Grants (SSB6090 Section 5001). B062-18: New Absence Rules Adopted – Effective August 1, 2018http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B062-18
06/26/2018 03:00:00 PMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has adopted the new Chapter 392-401 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). This chapter defines an absence and reasons for excused absences.B058-18: Digital Learning Access Grant Programhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B058-18
06/25/2018 02:30:00 PMThe purpose of this bulletin is to provide information about an upcoming grant opportunity for
public schools in Washington that lack broadband connectivity or have inadequate network
infrastructure.B064-18: K–4 Literacy Requirements and Expectationshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B064-18
06/26/2018 11:15:00 AMThe purpose of this bulletin is to review the required expectations in Engrossed Substitute Senate Bill 5946 (2013) – Strengthening Student Educational Outcomes (SSEO) and amended by Substitute Senate Bill 5803 (2015).B052-18: Special Milk Program Application Renewal for School Year 2018-19http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B052-18
06/22/2018 12:40:00 PMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Child Nutrition Services (CNS), is pleased to release the Special Milk Program (SMP) application materials for school year 2018-19. Applications received after September 28, 2018, may not be approved in time to allow September milk to be claimed for reimbursement.B051-18: Waiver of Eligibility for Early Childhood Education and Assistance Programhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B051-18
06/22/2018 12:40:00 PMThe Western Regional Office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the automatic eligibility of participants in Washington State’s Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP) for a one-year period. The waiver covers children participating in child care centers that claim meals under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), National School Lunch Program (NSLP), and the School Breakfast Program (SBP). This approved waiver is effective July 1, 2018, and is effective through June 30, 2019.B050-18: School Meal Programs Free and Reduced-Price Application Materials and Information for School Year 2018-19http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B050-18
06/22/2018 12:40:00 PMAll Local Education Agencies (LEAs) participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) must make free and reduced-price meals available to students. Meal application materials must be made available to all households and are updated each year to reflect changes to income guidelines and program regulation.B057-18: Career and Technical Education Equipment Grant - iGrants Form Package 816http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B057-18
06/21/2018 11:00:00 AMThe legislature has appropriated funding in the 2017-19 Capital Budget to provide career and technical education equipment (CTE) grants to school districts. OSPI in consultation with school districts and the Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board, developed criteria for providing funding and outcomes for specific projects.B048-18: Participation in Extracurricular Activities for Students Experiencing Homelessnesshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B048-18
06/14/2018 10:30:00 AMIn an effort to support local school districts as they identify, enroll, and serve children and youth experiencing homelessness, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) are working in collaboration to help districts understand and implement the reauthorized language of the McKinney-Vento Act regarding access to extracurricular activities.B047-18: Special Education and Local Bargaining Agreementshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B047-18
06/12/2018 10:00:00 AMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s (OSPI) vision for Washington state public schools is to increase academic achievement and close opportunity gaps for each and every student, and bring a more equitable education system for current and future generations of students.B045-18: Unexcused Absence and Truancy Data Report for 2017–18 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B045-18
06/05/2018 04:00:00 PMUnexcused Absence and Truancy data is used to meet legislative reporting requirements as defined under the Compulsory School Attendance and Admission law (RCW 28A.225.151).B046-18: Early Screening of Dyslexia (E2SSB 6162)http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B046-18
05/31/2018 08:00:00 AMEngrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 6162 (E2SSB 6162), passed in 2018 by the Washington State Legislature, defines dyslexia as a specific learning disability and requires early screening. B044-18: 2017–2018 Weapons in Schools, and Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) Data Collectionhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B044-18
06/07/2018 08:00:00 AMWeapons in Schools, and Harassment, Intimidation or Bullying (HIB) data is used to meet both federal and state annual reporting requirements. B042-18: Opening, Closing, or Changing School Configurationhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B000-18
05/31/2018 08:00:00 AMThis bulletin is to inform you of the process to notify the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) of district and school changes to directory information contained within the Education Data System for the 2018–19 school year. B043-18: Equity Assurance Report Required of All School Districts and Public Charter Schoolshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B043-18
05/28/2018 08:00:00 AMThe Equity and Civil Rights Office at the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) works to ensure each student has equal access to public education without discrimination by assisting and monitoring school districts and public charter schools.B041-18: Summer Special Milk Program Application 2018http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B041-18
05/14/2018 2:40:00 PMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Child Nutrition Services (CNS), is pleased to release the 2018 Summer Special Milk Program application.B032-18: Addendum: Student Travel Survey Postponed Until Spring 2019 http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B032-18
05/18/2018 10:00:00 AMDue to programmatic delays, the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Transportation (DOT) will be postponing the 2018 Student Travel Survey mentioned in Bulletin No. 032-18, sent on April 25, 2018.B040-18: Federal McKinney-Vento Data Collection Formshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B040-18
05/15/2018 12:00:00 pMThe Federal McKinney-Vento Act requires all school districts to identify, enroll, and serve children and youths living in homeless situations. B038-18: 2018–19 Running Start Updates on 1.20 FTE Limitationhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B038-18
05/09/2018 11:30:00 AMThis bulletin provides a review of current guidance related to the Running Start 1.20 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) combined maximum limitation a student can be claimed for state funding.B039-18: 2018–19 College in the High School (CHS) State Funded Subsidieshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B039-18
05/09/2018 11:00:00 AMThis bulletin provides notice the application process to request College in the High School (CHS) state funded subsidies for the 2018–19 school year will be available on May 1, 2018.B037-18: Traffic Safety Education Program Approval Application; Form SPI/TSE M-365 (Rev. 5/18); Continuing Education Requirements for Traffic Safety Instructors; New Registration Processhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B037-18
05/10/2018 08:00:00 AMPublic and private schools intending to offer Traffic Safety Education (TSE) are required, under Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 392-153-014, to apply annually to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) for program approval. B034-18 Addendum: Capital-funded Competitive Grant Programs Available to School Districts Through School Facilities and Organizationhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B034-18
05/03/2018 08:00:00 AMThe legislature has appropriated funding in the 2017-2019 Capital Budget for facility-related grants to school districts. B036-18: Revisions to the School District Accounting Manual for the 2018–19 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B036-18
04/30/2018 03:20:00 PMThe Accounting Manual for Public School Districts in the State of Washington (Accounting Manual) has been revised for the 2018–19 school year.B024-18: Addendums to the School District Accounting Manual for the 2017–18 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B024-18
04/30/2018 03:20:00 PMSince its publication in August 2017, changes have become necessary to the Accounting Manual for Public School Districts in the State of Washington (Accounting Manual) for the 2017–18 school year.B033-18: Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy, and Internet Safety Surveyhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B033-18
05/01/2018 08:00:00 AMThis bulletin provides information about a legislatively-mandated survey now available for districts and schools to provide information about how they are providing Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy, and Internet Safety education to their students. The deadline to complete the survey is May 31, 2018.B034-18: Capital-funded Competitive Grant Programs Available to School Districts Through School Facilities and Organizationhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B034-18
04/26/2018 11:00:00 AMThe legislature has appropriated funding in the 2017-2019 Capital Budget for facility-related grants to school districts.B035-18: Choice Transfers, Interdistrict Agreements, and Standard Choice Transfer System (SCTS) http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B035-18
04/25/2018 03:00:00 PMThis bulletin provides information and requirements for enrolling students that are not residents of a school district and claiming their enrollment for state funding. B032-18: 2018 Student Travel Surveyhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B032-18
04/25/2018 08:00:00 AMThe Washington State Department of Transportation (DOT) and Department of Health (DOH) are developing a survey, funded and supported by the Washington State Legislature, to improve understanding of how students travel to and from school.B030-18: Changes in the Calculation of Significant Disproportionality, Under IDEAhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B030-18
04/18/2018 03:00:00 PMWith the goal of promoting equity, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) was amended and final rules issued, effective January 18, 2017, to ensure states meaningfully identify Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) with significant disproportionality and that States assist LEAs in ensuring that students with disabilities are properly identified for services, receive necessary services in the least restrictive environment, and are not disproportionately removed from their educational placements for disciplinary purposes.B031-18: Home/Hospital Instruction Program Procedures for School Districts, Charter Schools, and Tribal Compact Schoolshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B031-18
04/06/2018 12:30:00 PMThis bulletin provides Home/Hospital (H/H) Instruction Program procedures to determine student eligibility and reimbursement.B029-18: Student Transportation Key Performance Indicatorshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B029-18
04/18/2018 10:00:00 AMIn association with the Student Transportation Allocation Reporting System (STARS) efficiency rating system, the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Regional Transportation Coordinators have developed a limited number of key performance indicators (KPI).B027-18: Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program Application Packet School Year 2018-19http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B027-18
04/16/2018 03:20:00 PMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Child Nutrition Services, is pleased to release the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) application materials for School Year (SY) 2018-19.B028-18: Change to the Full‐Time Equivalent (FTE) Calculation for the 2018–19 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B028-18
04/16/2018 10:25:00 AMThis bulletin provides notice of the upcoming change to the full‐time equivalent (FTE) calculation for the purpose of claiming student enrollment for state funding.B026-18: Application Open for Washington State Fellows’ Network (3-Year Program)http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B026-18
04/12/2018 00:00:00 AMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) and the Association of Educational Service Districts (AESD) are excited to announce the application for the 2018–19 Washington State Fellows’ Network for Early Learning, English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science opens on April 16.B014-18: Washington State Honors Award Nominationshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B014-18
04/11/2018 10:45:00 AMNominations for the 2017–18 Washington State Honors Award will be accepted from April 10 to May 11. Eligible graduating seniors may be nominated for this award. ...B023-18: Affirmation of Consultation with Tribal Representativeshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B023-18
04/11/2018 10:45:00 AMOne of the new requirements under ESSA Section 8538 is to ensure timely and meaningful consultation on issues affecting American Indian and Alaska Native students, and consult with appropriate officials from Indian tribes or tribal organizations prior to the school district's submission of a required plan or application. ...B025-18: Alternative Learning Experience Course Types and Reportinghttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B000-18
04/11/2018 00:00:00 AMThe 2018 Washington state legislature passed Senate Bill 6134 modifying the definitions for “remote” and “site-based” Alternative Learning Experience (ALE) course types defined in RCW 28A.232.010. B016-18: High-Performance School Buildings Program: Draft 2018 Washington Sustainable Schools Protocol (WSSP) Available for Stakeholder Commentshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B016-18
04/05/2018 00:00:00 AMState-funded school building projects greater than 5,000 square feet are required by chapter 39.35 RCW – High Performance Public Buildings to comply with high-performance, green building requirements.B019-18: 2018 Private Schools Annual Summer Conferencehttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B019-18
04/02/2018 00:00:00 AMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is pleased to announce the Private Schools Annual Summer Conference. B022-18: Summer Food Service Program New Sponsor Application Packet http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B022-18
04/02/2018 08:00:00 AMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Child Nutrition Services (CNS), is pleased to release the 2018 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) application for new sponsors. B021-18: Summer Food Service Program Returning Sponsor Application Packet http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B021-18
04/02/2018 08:00:00 AMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Child Nutrition Services (CNS), is pleased to release the 2018 Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) returning sponsor application packet. B020-18: Absence Rulemaking – Update and CR 102 Noticehttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B020-18
03/20/2018 08:00:00 AMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is proposing substantial changes to the proposed Chapter 392-401 of the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). B018-18: Career and Technical Education (CTE) Administrative Training Programhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B018-18
03/27/2018 10:00:00 AMThe Administrative Training Program is a project involving the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), Washington Association of Career and Technical Administrators (WACTA), Central Washington University (CWU) and local school districts.B017-18: School Transportation Relative Efficiency Ratingshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B017-18
03/23/2018 09:40:00 AMAssociated with the implementation of the Student Transportation Allocation Reporting System (STARS) is the use of the reported data to provide a relative efficiency rating of school district transportation operations.B015-18: Locally Administered Assessments and Locally Determined Courseshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B015-18
03/01/2018 09:00:00 AMLegislation in 2017 (ESHB 2224, subsection 10, now RCW 28A.655.061) created an additional alternative for fulfilling assessment graduation requirements: locally administered assessments that are tied to locally determined courses.B012-18: Student Transportation Operation Allocation 2017–18http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B012-18
02/26/2018 10:00:00 AMThe purpose of this bulletin is to inform school districts of the calculation and distribution of their student transportation operations allocation for the 2017–18 school year.B011-18: State Reimbursement for 2017–18 Truancy Petitions http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B011-18
02/20/2018 00:00:00 AMAttached to this bulletin are Forms SPI 1302C and SPI 1302D. B005-18: Private School Annual Approval for 2018–19 School Yearhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B005-18
02/19/2018 08:00:00 AMEach spring, chief administrators of private schools seeking State Board of Education approval for the following school year must file a State Standards Certificate of Compliance with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI). B007-18: Computer Science Education 2018–19 Competitive Grant Opportunityhttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B007-18
02/14/2018 08:00:00 AMThe 2017 Washington State Legislature allocated $1,000,000 of the general fund in Fiscal Year 2018 and $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2019 for computer science education (ESSB 5883, Sec. 501, 35).B010-18: Green Ribbon Schools Recognition Program: Applications Availablehttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B010-18
02/02/2018 02:40:00 PMThe Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction is announcing that applications are open for the U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Recognition Program.B004-18: 2019 Washington State Teacher of the Year Statewide Call for Nominationshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B004-18
01/18/2018 12:30:00 PMEvery year Teacher of the Year celebrates the hard work and dedication of public school teachers and selects one outstanding educator to serve as the Washington State Teacher of the Year.B008-18: 2017–18 National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification and Challenging Schools Bonuseshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B008-18
02/08/2018 09:20:00 AMThis bulletin provides instructions for claiming the annual state salary bonus for teachers who have attained national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Districts with eligible teachers should include NBCTs in their S-275 data.B003-18: Public Comment for Computer Science Education K–12 Learning Standards http://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B003-18
01/15/2018 08:00:00 AMThe purpose of this bulletin is to inform teachers, administrators, students, and other stakeholders of the opportunity to provide feedback on updates to the Washington K–12 Computer Science Learning Standards adopted in December 2016. B002-18: Potential Students who are Medicaid Eligible Worksheethttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B002-18
01/11/2018 02:30:00 PMThe purpose of this bulletin is to request completion of Form SPI 1679, Potential Students who are Medicaid Eligible Worksheet, by those districts providing special education services to students who are Medicaid eligible.B001-18: Paraeducator Employment Requirementshttp://www.k12.wa.us/BulletinsMemos/bulletins2018.aspx#B001-18
01/02/2018 03:00:00 PMThe 2017 Legislature passed into law ESHB 1115 identifying requirements for paraeducator employment in Washington State.